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1 " I thought you were makin’ small talk about the weather.”“When have I ever made small talk with you?”“When we first met.”“No, I made small talk with Bessie, your shotgun, until you removed her double barrels from my kisser.”Violet and a typical conversation with Harvey "
― Ann Charles , An Ex to Grind in Deadwood (Deadwood, #5)
2 " Call me crotchety, but I didn’t like being bossed around, especially before I’d injected caffeine into my system. Violet Parker "
― Ann Charles , Dead Case in Deadwood (Deadwood, #3)
3 " For some stupid reason, I had this irrational need to prove to Cooper that I could inspect dead bodies over black coffee and maple bars just like him and the other guys on the police force.(Violet Parker) "
4 " Where you been, girl?” Harvey answered. “I’ve been sendin’ you twits for the last hour. "
5 " Lucille,” Norma Jean whispered loud enough for me to hear from my foliage hideout. She leaned over her walker and adjusted her glasses. “Is that Willis Harvey up front by Elsa?”“Well, pinch my pooch, I believe it is,” Lucille said. “I barely recognize him with his clothes on. "
6 " Violet Lynn Parker, you’d better spill or I’ll start bellowing ‘Happy Birthday’ to you in my Bobcat Goldthwait voice. "
― Ann Charles , Optical Delusions in Deadwood (Deadwood, #2)
7 " I’m not ‘stubborn.’”“Oh, really?”Lifting my chin, I said, “I’m determined.” (Violet to Doc) "
8 " I knew that kind of thinking was paranoid, but after the wacky crap that had happened to me over the last couple of months, these days I’d be suspicious of a jolly white-bearded man in a red suit carrying a bag over his shoulder.(Violet Parker) "
9 " I had a feeling that Harvey wore his shotgun around the house like a pair of holey underwear. "
― Ann Charles , Nearly Departed in Deadwood (Deadwood, #1)
10 " The first time I came to Deadwood, I got shot in the ass." -Violet Parker "
― Ann Charles
11 " I needed to plug that hole in my head where the marbles were pouring out. "
12 " we could slam tequila shots over my current problem until we came up with a solution … or passed out trying. "
13 " I’d sort of lost the reins on my control, and the horses were running away with the carriage while I held on for dear life. "
14 " she was always falling for the guys who promised her the moon and then delivered stinky cheese with a side of infidelity. "
― Ann Charles , Better Off Dead in Deadwood (Deadwood, #4)
15 " fingers they’re big hits.” She headed "
16 " I’m seeing someone.” He grinned sheepishly. “Well, not officially, but we’re screwing around every chance we get.” “Oh, that’s … uh … wonderful.” Hallmark needed to make a card that said: I’m positively thrilled you’re getting laid! "
17 " Katie shrugged. “I took a detour.” “Damn it, Katie. You need to be more careful. You’re pregnant, remember?” “Just a second ago you were talking about jamming a spyglass up my hoo-ha. Now you’re going to act protective? "
― Ann Charles , The Rowdy Coyote Rumble (Jackrabbit Junction #4)
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19 " being the key word there.” Her grin took the sting out of her words. Juan chuckled, patting her on the head. “You’re getting more and more like your mother every day.” Tilting her head, she batted her eyelashes several times. “You mean intelligent and beautiful?” “Mouthy and obstinate.” He pointed at the carvings on the wall. “Whether you like it or not, this curse could mean trouble. "
― Ann Charles , Look What the Wind Blew In (Dig Site Mysteries, #1)
20 " Sitting in the shadows next to the Volvo was Mr. FBI’s pickup. Inside of the cab, his lit cigarette burned red then faded to a pale orange. She paused next to his open window, slipping on the jean jacket she’d borrowed from Claire. Old Hank Williams Sr.’s singing Your Cheatin’ Heart came from his speakers. "
